The pilot was wonderful and both my teenager and I are really enjoying the show so far and find ourselves counting the days until Monday! We, of course, TIVo the episodes so we can watch our favorite parts again. The CW is my go-to network for entertainment. True, the actors portraying teens are quite a bit older, but I'm sure when they were casting the show, they chose the BEST actors rather than those who "looked" the part. I, for one, applaud the decision and look forward to many happy hours of viewing...once Grayson is out of the picture! 😜. Can't wait to see Teri's character develop. Drake is another one that I think will surprise me. Quite a few twists and turns to the plot that we're enjoying. Kinda surprised to read reviews that seem to think the show is predictable. So far, I don't think so.
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New Roswell Meets Alien Nation
casper63919 February 2014
Throw in a touch of district 9, and young lust and you have it.
Ship crash lands, earthlings over react, and 10 years later the caged aliens are forced integration into a school system filled with xenophobes.
For a first episode it was entertaining and informative a hard combination to achieve. The beautiful and handsome actors are well cast. What's adventure without romance?
It left the first episode with lots of tension.
Nice camera shots. A little of the plot has been done many times but tried and true.
Ship crash lands, earthlings over react, and 10 years later the caged aliens are forced integration into a school system filled with xenophobes.
For a first episode it was entertaining and informative a hard combination to achieve. The beautiful and handsome actors are well cast. What's adventure without romance?
It left the first episode with lots of tension.
Nice camera shots. A little of the plot has been done many times but tried and true.
Star-crossed is a great show which promises more
dukegleeson20 February 2014
Star-crossed provided an a very good introduction to the main plot and whats at state the world. It stars Aimee Teegarden from Friday Night lights and Matt Lanter who as leads hold there own.
The rest of the cast is also great. While we are introduced to a lot characters you can tell that we have barely began to see their back story which influences us to watch more of it. As a viewer I cant wait until the next episode to be shown this promises to be a strong show.
I found the story simple and I found it really enjoyable to watch. I would really recommend this show and suggest this is one of better shows that the CW have made. So keep watching it.
The rest of the cast is also great. While we are introduced to a lot characters you can tell that we have barely began to see their back story which influences us to watch more of it. As a viewer I cant wait until the next episode to be shown this promises to be a strong show.
I found the story simple and I found it really enjoyable to watch. I would really recommend this show and suggest this is one of better shows that the CW have made. So keep watching it.
Star Crossed, the Sad End
jaliisah13 March 2014
Warning: Spoilers
Once again the CW comes up with an exciting show with endless possibilities and characters for development - and just as it is developing a serious following, cancels it. At a time when networks are competing with a wide variety of new content providers, the CW cancels a show with the potential to go on for years and spin off movies.
WHAT? Does that make sense? Well, to the CW, it probably does. The CW has a target audience of young adult viewers, specifically young women 18-34*. Clearly they are underestimating the sophistication of their target audience, but Star Crossed went further. It also appeals to men and to an older audience. Does a show with an expanded demographic scare the CW? If it does, the cancellation makes sense. If it doesn't, a person with any business sense at all would be hard pressed to explain it.
Interestingly, the devoted fans are not giving up. They are writing and tweeting the CW by the thousands. There are petitions. There are campaigns to get SyFy, HBO or Netflix to pick up the show. If that were to occur, or if the CW would find the courage to expand its mission, the possibilities put in place by the visual at the end of finale showing a fleet of alien warships headed toward earth are endless!
*from the CW website.
WHAT? Does that make sense? Well, to the CW, it probably does. The CW has a target audience of young adult viewers, specifically young women 18-34*. Clearly they are underestimating the sophistication of their target audience, but Star Crossed went further. It also appeals to men and to an older audience. Does a show with an expanded demographic scare the CW? If it does, the cancellation makes sense. If it doesn't, a person with any business sense at all would be hard pressed to explain it.
Interestingly, the devoted fans are not giving up. They are writing and tweeting the CW by the thousands. There are petitions. There are campaigns to get SyFy, HBO or Netflix to pick up the show. If that were to occur, or if the CW would find the courage to expand its mission, the possibilities put in place by the visual at the end of finale showing a fleet of alien warships headed toward earth are endless!
*from the CW website.
LOVE this show!!
hzarur15 April 2014
This show is SO much fun!! I really hope they keep it on! It's practically the ONLY show I actually look forward to watching every Monday and it is just getting better! The characters are well-constructed and the story is interesting enough to keep you engaged, episode after episode. The show has depth, in that it tries to convey a message of integration rather than discrimination. The acting is good, and the show is overall very, very well-written. I like that for once, the aliens look like humans but have some differences (such as being able to breathe through their skin). It is conceivable that there is life on other planets that have similar atmospheres as earth that would look similar to us. I also love that there is so much race mixing going on! Awesome show! :)
Lot of dis-liker's but I think it's OK
craftymoosue28 February 2014
Warning: Spoilers
I don't work for the creators etc so my view is my own personal opinion. My 16 yr old daughter likes this and we always watch TV together in the evenings so I watched this too and have to say it's alright. Not great but definitely not bad. Sci-Fi shows are getting axed all the time so anything new is a plus as far as I see it. I would definitely watch these shows over reality TV, soaps & cookery shows which seem to be on the increase. We will continue to watch this as I think it's OK.
*spoilers bit* I have to say though that the earthlings shooting the aliens straight away after they crash land is ridiculous, the aliens were not threatening in anyway and even had their hands up in a submissive gesture. But then this planet of ours is harboring such savage evil human beings that any alien race would probably never dare come here in peace if they have observed what goes on here every day.
*spoilers bit* I have to say though that the earthlings shooting the aliens straight away after they crash land is ridiculous, the aliens were not threatening in anyway and even had their hands up in a submissive gesture. But then this planet of ours is harboring such savage evil human beings that any alien race would probably never dare come here in peace if they have observed what goes on here every day.
Please don't cancel this show! :-(
bazzlestreezleboyzle4 April 2014
This is a very addictive show with amazing chemistry among the characters (especially Matt Lanter's Roman and pretty much everyone he comes in contact with). The show shouldn't be made to suffer and get axed due to poor marketing. Shows like the Vampire Diaries had the same base in the first season (teenagers, high school, new 'beings' and all...) but because it was marketed well, it reached the target audience. Please market this show and give it a chance!! The show takes a very different approach to an alien/human plot. Though for teenagers, it is just as addictive for adults with a fondness for romance, sci-fi and an interest in a very relevant political problem in our society.
I miss Battlestar Galactica
rhoeboer27 March 2014
Warning: Spoilers
Story with a lot of potential, but the lazy writing that is primarily focusing on the pubescent drama/love issues of good looking people instead of the infinite possibilities of encountering an alien race, is not drawing me into the story, but making me lose interest.
I am not against the love angle from a human interest perspective, but the only difference with an alien race is organ redundancy, a higher uptake of oxygen through the skin and fluorescent tattoos? Seriously? Their mating rituals are exactly the same as ours, including the equipment? So much so, that we can interbreed? The chances of the evolutionary process creating such likeness anywhere else in the galaxy are pretty slim if not effectively zero. Not even on earth within the same ecosystem is there a species humans can breed with. But, I mustn't complain too much, since one of my favorite shows (Star Trek), basically did the same, though with an explanation in the Next Generation series. So let's overlook that one. What I cannot overlook is that the first thing the US army does when people who look exactly like humans approach them with their hands held up, is shoot to kill. What is the message here?
Last but not least, some trade mark CW stuff. The actors are not bad, but I really wonder about the average intelligence of 25 year old and older 'high school' students. Smallville and Vampire diaries anyone? At least CW is consistently targeting the same marketing demographic every time. Those who are attracted to good looking 25 to 30 year olds who still attend high school. Making simple stuff unnecessarily complex (high school drama) and complex stuff stupidly simple (racism, communication with aliens, technology integration, etc.).
Wouldn't it be interesting if these are humans, abducted centuries ago, genetically engineered and now seeded to prepare the route for the real invasion? I will give it a chance, but if it doesn't improve soon, lights out.
I am not against the love angle from a human interest perspective, but the only difference with an alien race is organ redundancy, a higher uptake of oxygen through the skin and fluorescent tattoos? Seriously? Their mating rituals are exactly the same as ours, including the equipment? So much so, that we can interbreed? The chances of the evolutionary process creating such likeness anywhere else in the galaxy are pretty slim if not effectively zero. Not even on earth within the same ecosystem is there a species humans can breed with. But, I mustn't complain too much, since one of my favorite shows (Star Trek), basically did the same, though with an explanation in the Next Generation series. So let's overlook that one. What I cannot overlook is that the first thing the US army does when people who look exactly like humans approach them with their hands held up, is shoot to kill. What is the message here?
Last but not least, some trade mark CW stuff. The actors are not bad, but I really wonder about the average intelligence of 25 year old and older 'high school' students. Smallville and Vampire diaries anyone? At least CW is consistently targeting the same marketing demographic every time. Those who are attracted to good looking 25 to 30 year olds who still attend high school. Making simple stuff unnecessarily complex (high school drama) and complex stuff stupidly simple (racism, communication with aliens, technology integration, etc.).
Wouldn't it be interesting if these are humans, abducted centuries ago, genetically engineered and now seeded to prepare the route for the real invasion? I will give it a chance, but if it doesn't improve soon, lights out.
Best Thing Since Roswell!!
theatrenfilms6 April 2014
Love this show from the PILOT episode I was hooked! It gets better every episode and seeing the story develop and if Roman and Emery manage to get together as humans versus aliens stand in there way!
Pilot had a great pace and as far as Roswell similarities I think they did it better. Heal scene was a lot more heart warming cause it saved the life of someone that Emery cared about. The music in the show is really good just like Roswell was!
Monday's 8pm on CW is the only place to be!! Can't wait for tomorrow's episode it's gonna be epic! :-)
Star-Crossed is the best show on TV!
Pilot had a great pace and as far as Roswell similarities I think they did it better. Heal scene was a lot more heart warming cause it saved the life of someone that Emery cared about. The music in the show is really good just like Roswell was!
Monday's 8pm on CW is the only place to be!! Can't wait for tomorrow's episode it's gonna be epic! :-)
Star-Crossed is the best show on TV!
nice sci-fi teen melodrama
SnoopyStyle20 September 2015
In 2014, an alien spaceship crash lands on earth in the small town of Edendale. The initial contact goes badly as many Atrians are killed. Young Roman escapes and finds shelter in Emery's backyard shed. Roman is shot and recaptured. Ten years later, seven teen Atrians are integrated into the local high school. There is an immediate backlash. Emery Whitehill (Aimee Teegarden) realizes that Roman (Matt Lanter) is one of the seven. Her friend Julia Yeung (Malese Jow) is dying from cancer. Roman uses a secret alien plant to cure her. The Atrians are being harassed by a human group called Red Hawks. Roman's peace-loving father and Atrian leader is accidentally shot to death by Emery's security chief father. The Trags are extremist Atrians bent on destroying the human race.
It's a teen high school melodrama that is always on the edge of overloading the show with too much sci-fi. The fact that it got canceled so quickly probably saved it from disintegrating from too many convoluted story points. The young cast is fine and they grew on me. The show really throws a lot into the story. I would have like for the show to settle down a bit more.
It's a teen high school melodrama that is always on the edge of overloading the show with too much sci-fi. The fact that it got canceled so quickly probably saved it from disintegrating from too many convoluted story points. The young cast is fine and they grew on me. The show really throws a lot into the story. I would have like for the show to settle down a bit more.
Full of goofs!
pmshah194618 August 2014
Warning: Spoilers
I know the show is targeted at the US viewers but then do the writers expect them to forget what was shown just a week earlier? Some of the things that don't make any sense to me are unbelievable! The Atrians have the technology for space travel, even across solar systems/ galaxies, surviving supposedly eons, but can't do a soft landing? The number of Atrians you see, even surprisingly the Atrian version of mixed earthly races, one would expect them to have come on a troop ship! Wonder how they all fit and survived on the craft they show! The one single phone number that Nox supposedly called from his phone was found to have been sort of driven away at high speed towards the suburbs. Surprisingly later it was located in the store room in a haversack, and that too switched on AND unattended? Whoever it belonged to must be a fool! The supposedly six year old girl grows up to look like a 20-22 year old in 10 years? The Atrian kid surely looks no more than 4 years old yet he too grows up to look like an 20 year old in 10 years. I can go on and point out a whole lot more small ones but then I have to stop somewhere.
Obligated to Write a Review
astralxromance19 February 2014
I'm not too into writing reviews for shows but when I see negative reviews on a show that is worth more than that, I feel it's my duty to write a positive one. I thought the pilot to be extremely exuberant and enticing. I love the chemistry between the two lead characters and find the story to be familiar in some ways but at the same time, I sincerely see it as a breath of fresh air. I think it is more original than many scifi-oriented shows out at the moment and I think people shouldn't judge it so harshly. I think this show has something for everyone and all should give it a watch. I hope it does well as I look forward to seeing more!
OK and nothing more
alma_soul29 April 2014
This show is not new to me - another idea of a star-crossed, sci-fi story. The dialogs are not interesting, poor written and unrealistic. Although this show has some cool stuff - like the technology and the sector, most of the time you are busy with why are they saying all these cheesy, heard-it-before stuff. The main couple - Emery and Roman - have a serious lack of charisma, as a couple and as individuals. It seems like the other relationships that are evolving around, are a lot more interesting and fun to follow after. In other words, the star-crossed couple are pretty predictable and boring. I liked Matt Lanter in other projects he did, but this one is not flattering him. Aimee Teegarden is always lovely to see, but her innocence is almost frustrating sometimes. Together, as a couple, they have some chemistry, but not enough to be the center, nor to be interesting. I did love the development of the story. each episode has one event which makes me want to watch the next episode, even if most of the episode was a mess. The storyline is sometimes boring, sometimes fun and sometimes surprising, depends on what's happening in the episode, of course. Most of the time it's OK. Overall, "star-crossed" is not a must-see show, but if you have some spare time, you should totally waste it on this show.
An insult to Sci-Fi
larrytate-927-65651618 February 2014
This show is complete and utter garbage.
Aliens that can only be differentiated because they arrive wearing sky blue pyjamas and henna tattoos on their faces, seriously?
After the first two minutes I could tell that little to no effort was going to be put into the differentiation of 'alien'.
After 10 minutes I could tell the storyline was a poorly veiled attempt to milk the audiences emotions towards bigotry and discrimination, to its credit 'District 9' already achieved that with the burden of aliens that looked like prawns rather than using some pretty faces that look like they come from the cast of glee.
This just another poorly written teen soapy and they have the audacity to try and pass it off as Sci-Fi. If you must produce this sort of drivel then please do us a favour and have the courtesy to stay away to the Sci-Fi genre.
Aliens that can only be differentiated because they arrive wearing sky blue pyjamas and henna tattoos on their faces, seriously?
After the first two minutes I could tell that little to no effort was going to be put into the differentiation of 'alien'.
After 10 minutes I could tell the storyline was a poorly veiled attempt to milk the audiences emotions towards bigotry and discrimination, to its credit 'District 9' already achieved that with the burden of aliens that looked like prawns rather than using some pretty faces that look like they come from the cast of glee.
This just another poorly written teen soapy and they have the audacity to try and pass it off as Sci-Fi. If you must produce this sort of drivel then please do us a favour and have the courtesy to stay away to the Sci-Fi genre.
I hope this show isn't another Romeo and Juliet - I like it too much
royalgypsy25 February 2014
Warning: Spoilers
May contain spoilers.
First of all - I don't know what people are complaining about. I watched Roswell and the only real similarity is that there are alien teenagers on earth. Now, I liked Roswell, but it could be vapid and ridiculous. Star-crossed thus far has contained more depth.
I like the characters and also what the characters hint at becoming. I don't mean just the two leads, but the other characters like Drake, Grayson, Taylor, etc. Taylor is becoming a favorite. The Atrians situation reminds me of the poem about the tiger in the cage (I can't remember who wrote it). I am very interested to see more.
Who cares if it is similar to moments in our history and segregation, blah blah. Of course they are using that in their show and why shouldn't they? That is something that has been repeated in the history of the world since the beginning.
As to the Atrians not being that different.... Well, I find the idea more believable that there are other's similar to us out in the universe. What is believable about the rest of the sci-fi genre? That is why I liked Firefly so much. That is a more believable future than Aliens or Star Trek. And I like Star Trek.
My gut twists somewhat when this show is referenced as a Romeo and Juliet type situation. That's fine as long as it doesn't have the same ending.
Matt Lanter's performance in the second episode was right on. I could re-watch that scene in the hallway over and over.
I like this show. It is hard right now because of so many unanswered questions, but I also count down the days until Monday. That is always a good sign.
First of all - I don't know what people are complaining about. I watched Roswell and the only real similarity is that there are alien teenagers on earth. Now, I liked Roswell, but it could be vapid and ridiculous. Star-crossed thus far has contained more depth.
I like the characters and also what the characters hint at becoming. I don't mean just the two leads, but the other characters like Drake, Grayson, Taylor, etc. Taylor is becoming a favorite. The Atrians situation reminds me of the poem about the tiger in the cage (I can't remember who wrote it). I am very interested to see more.
Who cares if it is similar to moments in our history and segregation, blah blah. Of course they are using that in their show and why shouldn't they? That is something that has been repeated in the history of the world since the beginning.
As to the Atrians not being that different.... Well, I find the idea more believable that there are other's similar to us out in the universe. What is believable about the rest of the sci-fi genre? That is why I liked Firefly so much. That is a more believable future than Aliens or Star Trek. And I like Star Trek.
My gut twists somewhat when this show is referenced as a Romeo and Juliet type situation. That's fine as long as it doesn't have the same ending.
Matt Lanter's performance in the second episode was right on. I could re-watch that scene in the hallway over and over.
I like this show. It is hard right now because of so many unanswered questions, but I also count down the days until Monday. That is always a good sign.
Relax its just a good fiction story!!!
nikkistone7718 March 2014
This show is probably one of the best sci-fi fantasy shows on television. But as for the nit pickers ... I grew up in the 80s which means I grew up watching 70s and 80s TV shows corny doesn't even begin to describe most of the television fantasy shows back then but I loved them, they were entertainment and sometimes they had a really good story line. In other words I just enjoyed them actually I didn't spend time trying to tear apart the actors/actresses if I didn't like a show I didn't watch them plain and simple!... Considering that reality TV shows are taking over the air waves these days having a good fiction story like this to play out on our TV screens is a whole lot better than having to deal with some of the cheap nonsense that most reality TV shows are about. I just so happened up on this wonderful show on hulu and was instantly hooked and oh by the way I am in the 30 something crowd so as for the reviewer who called people my age "old" LOL yea I may be old age wise but I know a good show when I see one and this is a good show! So relax its just a good fiction story and as for the acting I have to say they have some really good actors on the set ... Keep up the good work Star-Cross Crew!!!
So far pretty good
XIFlickaIX19 February 2014
So everyone is bitching about this being Another alien series and looking like crap etc etc etc... On the flip side, I did love the pilot episode, it has a good story line, it was made very nice, it kept my attention. The only annoying thing in the whole episode was the bleeping sound, i thought first it was something else but its in the series itself. quite annoying but other then that it was a very great episode can't wait for the rest of the episodes.
I don't understand why people saying such a bad things about it, it isn't Roswell or any other alien themed series and honestly I love the idea of human like aliens with tats, its sexy. Its not really sci-FY but its no drama either, to me i would put it under a modern fairy tale with maybe or maybe not a happy ending.
I don't understand why people saying such a bad things about it, it isn't Roswell or any other alien themed series and honestly I love the idea of human like aliens with tats, its sexy. Its not really sci-FY but its no drama either, to me i would put it under a modern fairy tale with maybe or maybe not a happy ending.
Crash and burned
johnny-handsome-891-113021 February 2014
Star crossed First impression Another one of those high school teen dramas, with kids that look waay too old to be in high school.. Only difference from the rest of these teen shows is, this one is with aliens instead of vampire's werewolf, or just humans And off course every one of the leads look handsome, just so teen girls everywhere will sigh to the picture of them. In short it's just another teen high school drama. A couple of funny things though. The only alien thing about the aliens so far, is a couple of tattoos, which look more like a cross between getting hit with paint ball and a tribal tattoo. Those a side, they look just like you and me
One thing, they have weary fancy new state of the art cell phone. And lunch machines in the cafeteria, yet they still write on paper. You also have the standard run of the mill school captain/capt. of the football team etc vs. the new guy clashes. Over the regular innocent, but could be a model, looking girl (good god, that recipe is older than the dinosaurs) and off course the new boy/alien gets blamed for their first fight (Just like all these high school shows, with the new kid on the block recipe) But I do find it funny that Americans are protesting outside of the school, with slogans like; this school for Americans or stuff like that, I find it quite funny indeed, considering they are protesting in a country the stole from the people who lived there. Fore a people who have traveled half way through the galaxy, they didn't seem weary advanced either. But they do fight like girls, and bleed red just like the humans. I felt like I was watching a mix between Alien Nation, Roswell The OC and a couple of dozen other shows Short version: it's a mixture of every other teen show you have seen before, only added a dash of SC.fi It's neither smart nor brilliant. Just your average run of the mill high school show
One thing, they have weary fancy new state of the art cell phone. And lunch machines in the cafeteria, yet they still write on paper. You also have the standard run of the mill school captain/capt. of the football team etc vs. the new guy clashes. Over the regular innocent, but could be a model, looking girl (good god, that recipe is older than the dinosaurs) and off course the new boy/alien gets blamed for their first fight (Just like all these high school shows, with the new kid on the block recipe) But I do find it funny that Americans are protesting outside of the school, with slogans like; this school for Americans or stuff like that, I find it quite funny indeed, considering they are protesting in a country the stole from the people who lived there. Fore a people who have traveled half way through the galaxy, they didn't seem weary advanced either. But they do fight like girls, and bleed red just like the humans. I felt like I was watching a mix between Alien Nation, Roswell The OC and a couple of dozen other shows Short version: it's a mixture of every other teen show you have seen before, only added a dash of SC.fi It's neither smart nor brilliant. Just your average run of the mill high school show
Looking forward to more episodes!
scott-green-student21 February 2014
Warning: Spoilers
The first episode kicked off with an introduction of the alien race and how they came to the position they are currently in with humans. Emphasis has not yet been placed on the major differentiation between this species and the human race as of yet. In saying this, there is friction between the human race and this new species (an apparent fear response) and it would appear there are differences yet to come to light between the human race on the one hand and the new species. It would appear the alien race is hiding differences they wish not to share with humanity (probably because our race seems to exploit everything), such as when Roman (one of the lead characters) uses a plant of all things to heal a cancer patient after expressing the plant did not have healing properties.
So far, the only issue, which I would raise and is somewhat picky, is the fact that 10 years post landing, the ship that the aliens came in was still located at the landing point. I doubt any government would allow this and would promptly remove the ship to a more suitable location. Other than this, this is a show worth the wait to watch and any criticism would be far too early to provide. I award 10/10 so far from the first episode and am excited to see the next!
I'm sure this is going to be a very popular show amongst people of all ages. And how can I not finish without saying Roman is a super cute "alien"!
My vote is for the aliens!
So far, the only issue, which I would raise and is somewhat picky, is the fact that 10 years post landing, the ship that the aliens came in was still located at the landing point. I doubt any government would allow this and would promptly remove the ship to a more suitable location. Other than this, this is a show worth the wait to watch and any criticism would be far too early to provide. I award 10/10 so far from the first episode and am excited to see the next!
I'm sure this is going to be a very popular show amongst people of all ages. And how can I not finish without saying Roman is a super cute "alien"!
My vote is for the aliens!
Another lame, unlogical, and dumbing teen drama
skorolev1318 February 2014
I must say, nice graphics and sci-fi feeling whatsoever.. But that's about it. Sorry for the rather poor English.
So, let us look at the opening scene where the alien ship crashlands in America.
If they're that technologically capable, of travelling distances of 10 or more lightyears, i.e. travelling at least a lot faster than the speed of light, which must place them at least a thousand years ahead of earth civilisation. This is looking at it very optimistic.. Probably it's tens of thousands of years, BUT WHATEVER.
Assuming that they lived in a planet, and they are like humans, then they needed an atmosphere on the planet, i.e. they should know that when a ship returns to solid ground from space, it's going to burn up.
NOPE; THESE ALIENS WHO ARE MUCH MUCH MUCH BETTER TECHNOLOGICALLY DO NOT KNOW THIS THING THAT EVERY 12 YEAR OLD KNOWS.
2. Radio.
If they can travel between stars, they must at least have developed radio, right? The human disregard these aliens because that they saw this as an invasion, they weren't warned by their coming.
So let me get this straight; Aliens aren't capable of sending a radio message to earth telling: Hey, we want to land here! ??? If they have been travelling for at least 10-50 years assuming they can travel much faster than the speed of light, they should at least have a little time to warn the earths population once inside this solar system??
Nope; screw logic.
I know this is very pessimistic, but that is really the way it is.
Has none of the qualities of the other shows of CW, like Arrow, The Vampire Diaries, or the Originals.
And the actors.. Melissa Jow is a good actor, but the rest, ugh..
Lame sentences, for example: (While trying to open the locker, and a boy approaches her to tell her how to open it): "I swear i'm not usually this technologically inapt."
Come on.. Who would ever use such words? Especially for a teenager in high-school??
I'm going to watch the next episode to see where this goes; but so far the least logical show i've ever seen.
If you're in for a sci-fi treat with amazing actors and storyline, go for Continuum...
So, let us look at the opening scene where the alien ship crashlands in America.
If they're that technologically capable, of travelling distances of 10 or more lightyears, i.e. travelling at least a lot faster than the speed of light, which must place them at least a thousand years ahead of earth civilisation. This is looking at it very optimistic.. Probably it's tens of thousands of years, BUT WHATEVER.
Assuming that they lived in a planet, and they are like humans, then they needed an atmosphere on the planet, i.e. they should know that when a ship returns to solid ground from space, it's going to burn up.
NOPE; THESE ALIENS WHO ARE MUCH MUCH MUCH BETTER TECHNOLOGICALLY DO NOT KNOW THIS THING THAT EVERY 12 YEAR OLD KNOWS.
2. Radio.
If they can travel between stars, they must at least have developed radio, right? The human disregard these aliens because that they saw this as an invasion, they weren't warned by their coming.
So let me get this straight; Aliens aren't capable of sending a radio message to earth telling: Hey, we want to land here! ??? If they have been travelling for at least 10-50 years assuming they can travel much faster than the speed of light, they should at least have a little time to warn the earths population once inside this solar system??
Nope; screw logic.
I know this is very pessimistic, but that is really the way it is.
Has none of the qualities of the other shows of CW, like Arrow, The Vampire Diaries, or the Originals.
And the actors.. Melissa Jow is a good actor, but the rest, ugh..
Lame sentences, for example: (While trying to open the locker, and a boy approaches her to tell her how to open it): "I swear i'm not usually this technologically inapt."
Come on.. Who would ever use such words? Especially for a teenager in high-school??
I'm going to watch the next episode to see where this goes; but so far the least logical show i've ever seen.
If you're in for a sci-fi treat with amazing actors and storyline, go for Continuum...
Such a great show!
snowangel7877456 April 2014
When the trailers for this show first came out, I thought it looked pretty good so I gave it a shot. Wow! I had no idea this show would turn out to be so complex!
Are relationships a big part of the show? Yes. HOWEVER: there is such a compelling storyline going on with the Red Hawks, the Trags and the Atrians and none of those story lines involve romance! There's action, drama and romance here. All of the female characters are strong women and there isn't a single character that feels useless. All of the characters are interesting which is extremely rare these days. Star- Crossed also deals with real-life issues such as integration and prejudice. The acting is amazing and the show is very well made. I highly recommend this show!!
Are relationships a big part of the show? Yes. HOWEVER: there is such a compelling storyline going on with the Red Hawks, the Trags and the Atrians and none of those story lines involve romance! There's action, drama and romance here. All of the female characters are strong women and there isn't a single character that feels useless. All of the characters are interesting which is extremely rare these days. Star- Crossed also deals with real-life issues such as integration and prejudice. The acting is amazing and the show is very well made. I highly recommend this show!!
officially hooked!
e-lolis18 March 2014
What's not to love? You're getting a romance, adventure, action show and history lesson rolled into one! The parallels between the Civil Rights Movement and Star Crossed is absolutely genius, and you've given me a specific plot to get into. Not only that, but I suspect from all the instagram photos of Atrian-esque tattoos that there's quite a "fandom" brewing. I've introduced this show to my friends and they find themselves getting more and more sucked in as time goes by. I should also point out that, for me personally, I was hooked, wide-eyed and slack jawed, within the first 8 minutes of the pilot. I love the cast, love the acting, love the plot, and continue to rave about this show. A must-see for people who are getting a little tired of all the mainstream/reality/vampire shows out there. Well done, CW!
best new show I've seen in awhile (small spoilers here, nothing major)
kittieblack7 March 2014
Warning: Spoilers
I love this show so far. When I saw the pilot I thought best new show I've seen in quite awhile. I love the parallels to our history of integrating black students into white schools. After watching 3 episodes I am fascinated with the alien plants and what they can do with them. The potential romance between the two main characters has me waiting eagerly for each episode. I love the bond they formed as small kids just by her act of kindness to a stranger and his attempt to protect her when they were found.
I really liked the mix of new technology in the school and throughout the show.
I know people are upset that older actors are hired to play teenagers but this happens in many TV shows. Hiring actors with experience actually makes the show more dramatic for me. I also think older/adult themes are also allowed if the actors are older and makes the show more interesting.
This is the first review I have written but I wanted my opinions to be added to here because of all the negative ones. I like this show better than The Vampire Diaries, The Originals and Supernatural all put together.
I really liked the mix of new technology in the school and throughout the show.
I know people are upset that older actors are hired to play teenagers but this happens in many TV shows. Hiring actors with experience actually makes the show more dramatic for me. I also think older/adult themes are also allowed if the actors are older and makes the show more interesting.
This is the first review I have written but I wanted my opinions to be added to here because of all the negative ones. I like this show better than The Vampire Diaries, The Originals and Supernatural all put together.
Please help us keep this show!
hgsteeves3 March 2014
Warning: Spoilers
This new series is more interesting than any other show out there. The writing is brilliant, and it has more plot twists that one can keep up with. Please help us save this show. The "ratings" are showing that it could be cancelled, but I am totally in love with this series, which is the first science-fiction series to catch my full attention in years. The show literally makes me anticipate Mondays, which was a dreaded day of the week before. How are other people feeling about this show? The acting is genuine, and the set design and editing make it fast-paced and excited to watch. It almost reminds me of Nikita (the original series) in a weird way. I definitely give it an A+ and hope that others will give the show a chance.
skorolev13 is the only one here with a brain
aalzaeem18 February 2014
Warning: Spoilers
skorolev13 is one of the very few here with a brain.
His review tells it as it is. the rest of the reviews seem to be written by the writers of the show to mislead us.
After crash landing they come out with hands up. Oooohhhh yea, big time invaders.
and one ship? What did they do to be categorized as invaders.
The people from "Independence day" did more in the beginning.
Why does the show just portray Americans as the biggest racist of them all?
The show is just irritating. And Aliens on earth and everyone hates them? Even of they were aggressive when the arrived, they would (After 10yrs) get some sympathy from a few non government related humans, at least the Trekkies.
This show is made for idiots.
His review tells it as it is. the rest of the reviews seem to be written by the writers of the show to mislead us.
After crash landing they come out with hands up. Oooohhhh yea, big time invaders.
and one ship? What did they do to be categorized as invaders.
The people from "Independence day" did more in the beginning.
Why does the show just portray Americans as the biggest racist of them all?
The show is just irritating. And Aliens on earth and everyone hates them? Even of they were aggressive when the arrived, they would (After 10yrs) get some sympathy from a few non government related humans, at least the Trekkies.
This show is made for idiots.
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